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NJ51 XHY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,515 mi
Last recorded148,515 miles
Recorded on14 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ51 XHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2016 148,515 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 148,515 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 May 2015 141,909 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 141,909 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2014 135,000 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear anti roll bar d bushes worn

Pass 11 Sep 2013 13,338 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 13,338 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 131,374 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 127,739 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 119,853 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 108,002 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 95,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 76,763 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2005 61,792 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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NJ51 XHY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 86,614 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NJ51 XHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NJ51 XHY registered?

NJ51 XHY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 October 2001.

Is NJ51 XHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ51 XHY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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